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Gaming News Archives - Page 4501President Casino Seeking Buyer or New Partner13 March 2004
News Brief: President Casino officials are considering refinancing or selling part or all of the Coast's second-oldest casino.
Washington Legislature Passes Account Wagering Bill13 March 2004
News Brief: The Washington Legislature has passed a bill allowing Internet and telephone account wagering on horse racing in the state and has sent the measure to Governor Gary Locke.
Convention Center Proposal Outlined13 March 2004
Vancouver Approves Downtown Slots Deal12 March 2004
News Brief: Vancouver city council has now officially reversed its position on a casino with 600 slot machines at the Plaza of Nations – following a temporary setback for the project earlier this week.
Help for Problem Gamblers Increasing12 March 2004
Arizona Department of Gaming officials hope to expand problem-gambling treatment in more parts of the state and to boost education as funds generated by a 2002 Indian gambling measure increase.
Supreme Court Considers Indian Gambling Case12 March 2004
The Michigan Supreme Court on Thursday heard arguments on whether state contracts to allow gambling on lands owned by four Michigan Indian tribes were properly approved.
Harrah's is Poised to Win Illinois License12 March 2004
An analyst says Harrah's Entertainment Inc. is likely to win a Chicago-area casino license after making the highest cash offer of $520 million at an auction Thursday.
New Binion's Owner Plans to Target 'Hard-Core' Gamblers12 March 2004
Hard-core gamblers will be MTR Gaming Group's target market when it takes over operation of downtown Las Vegas' Binion's Horseshoe from Harrah's Entertainment Inc. a year or more from now, company executives told investors and analysts on a call today.
Nevada Economy: State Gaming Win Up in January12 March 2004
January's improved statewide casino winnings underscored a long-held canon of the gaming industry: Never underestimate the power of a high roller.
Awaiting Buy, Castaways Losing Some Equipment12 March 2004
The bankrupt Castaways is being scavenged by equipment lessors, even while its most likely buyer is facing a Monday deadline to complete a purchase agreement.
Oft-Delayed Deal for Horseshoe Ends for Harrah's, MTR12 March 2004
Harrah's Entertainment and MTR Gaming Group completed their long-delayed buyout of Binion's Horseshoe on Thursday, setting the stage for an April 1 reopening and the World Series of Poker's final run at the landmark downtown property, Harrah's spokesman David Strow said.
Hard Rock Hotel Will Improve Club, Rooms12 March 2004
Officials from the Hard Rock Hotel said Thursday their company could spend between $16 million to $25 million this year toward several planned or proposed improvements at its signature Las Vegas resort.
Magna Wants Piece of New York Franchise11 March 2004
ews Brief: Canadian racetrack giant Magna Entertainment Corp. is maneuvering for a piece of the New York Racing Association's franchise on the state's thoroughbred tracks.
Intertops Releases American Idol Odds11 March 2004
Intertops.com has 19-year-old Fantasia Barrino from North Carolina as the 5/2 favorite to win American Idol.
Four Bids Received for South African Licenses11 March 2004
International News Brief: Four bids have been received for KwaZulu-Natal's pub and club gambling licences but it will be at least another six months before the bells start ringing on the first legal slot machines.
Isle of Capri Negotiates Iowa Expansion Deal11 March 2004
City officials and the Isle of Capri casino are negotiating a deal that could double the size of the casino's hotel and bring a conference center to the riverfront.
Vegas Casino Billboards Subject of Protest11 March 2004
A group of Las Vegas residents fed up with what they consider to be sexually offensive billboards plans to address the Nevada Gaming Commission when it meets in Las Vegas next week.
Las Vegas Strip Pushes Gaming Win Up11 March 2004
Thanks to a robust Chinese New Year performance on the Strip, Nevada's 349 casinos won $882.1 million from gamblers in January, up 4.4 percent from $844.9 million in January 2003, the state Gaming Control Board reported today.
Nevada Board: Licensee Associated with Criminals11 March 2004
A 28-count complaint has been filed by the Nevada Gaming Control Board against Albert D. Seeno Jr., who holds interests in five Nevada casinos, accusing him of associating with and catering to convicted felons.
Agency Analyzing Nevada Ad Results11 March 2004
The Nevada Commission on Tourism has begun seeing results from its first-ever national television advertising campaign.
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